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35 Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Appetizers

 

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An air fryer is an amazing appliance to cook just about any food. It brings fried food to life with less oil, especially with these air fryer appetizers.

These are quick and easy air fryer appetizer recipes. They’re perfect just for your family or as a party food.

So, if you’re hosting a game day or just stuck at home for the weekend and want something delicious to snack on, this list is for you.

Collage of pictures (onion rings on top right, mozzarella sticks on bottom left, and chicken wings on right)

There’s everything from chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, pickles, fries, bacon-wrapped foods and more.

It’s all the ideas you’ll ever need to put together a food list easily.

If you want elegant hors d’oeuvres, there are those foods too. So, you can impress your friends, co-workers, or just your family. Trust me, it will convert them to air frying.

They’re healthy recipes that contain either no oil or just a tablespoon at most and are insanely easy to make.

There are even keto-friendly low-carb options and weight watcher approved recipes so you can stay on track while indulging in some air fryer appetizers.

This list contains 35 different party food ideas. So, enjoy and start writing your next shopping list now!

Title and Shown: 35 Air Fryer Appetizers that are Insanely Delicious (collage)

Why Should I Cook Appetizers in My Air Fryer?

Air fryers take just about any food and helps crisp them up. Even frozen foods come our crispier without drying them out than in the traditional oven.

Air fryer food is also cooked without or with just a little oil, making them much healthier than they would be when deep-fried.

A bigger air fryer, like the Cosori 5.8QT (like I use) or the Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven allows you to cook a large number of food than you can with a smaller air fryer. You can even cook two appetizers at the same time using a rack!

Air Fryer Appetizers

A collection of the best appetizers you can make in your air fryer for any occasion!

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

A delicious air fryer appetizer that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It's the perfect party food that's even healthy on a low-carb keto diet.

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

Roasted jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and wrapped in thinly sliced bacon. It's the perfect air fryer party food!

Air Fryer Ravioli

A delicious healthier version of a deep-fried snack. It's made with just 3 ingredients and freezes up to 3 months!

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are made in the air fryer with lump crab meat and Old Bay Seasoning for a flavorful appetizer.

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

You've never used up extra zucchini in a recipe so tasty! These roasted zucchini chips are coated in breadcrumbs and are so quick and easy to make.

Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks

You can't have a party without mozzarella sticks. Make this easy air fryer appetizer in just minutes for a quick addition for any occassion.

Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tots

A delicious air fryer snack or appetizer that keeps you eating. It's made from frozen, but is oh so good.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders are coated in airy, crispy panko breadcrumbs to make this party in an air fryer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Fries

You mean see dessert, I see perfect air fryer party food. All appetizers don't need to be savory and these sweet potato dessert fries prove just that.

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

One of the easiest air fryer appetizers you can make. They're made in just four minutes to crispy perfection.

Air Fryer Loaded Pub Fries

French fries are topped with bacon crumbles, jalapenos, and melted cheddar cheese in this easy and delicious game dayand air fryer party food.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries make the perfect appetizer in any party setting. They're healthy, yet still tasty.

Air Fryer Avocado Fries with Sriracha-Ranch Dip

If you're looking for a way to incorporate avocados into your air fryer hors d'oeuvres, this is it. Includes an easy dipping sauce that complements this recipe.

Air Fried French Fries

French fries are an an air fryer staple when it comes to appetizers. They taste like they're deep-fried, but include much less oil.

Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Shrimp

Frozen popcorn shrimp is air fried to crispy perfection without any added oil for the perfect snack, appetizer, or meal.

Photo Credit: skinnycomfort.com

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Can you really have a party without tortilla chips? Make your own healthy tortilla chips right in your air fryer!

Photo Credit: www.snackinginsneakers.com

Loaded Air Fryer Potato Skins

Appetizers in the air fryer have never looked so delicious. Here's another quick and easy idea to use potatoes.

Photo Credit: www.karenskitchenstories.com

Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Tater tots and bacon pair together in this heavenly easy air fryer appetizer combination. They look like elegant hors d'oeuvres, but are made in minutes!

Photo Credit: wanderlustandwellness.org

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Need a way to level up on your appetizers? Stick a fancy toothpick in them and it's all you need to take these meatballs up a notch!

Photo Credit: healthyslowcooking.com

Air Fryer Bow Tie Pasta Chips

A unique way to enjoy pasta as an appetizer. Bow Tie pasta turns crunchy for an air fryer snack!

Photo Credit: mealpreponfleek.com

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Shrimp is coated in shredded coconut for a delicious air fryer hors d'oeuvres party food.

Photo Credit: shwetainthekitchen.com

Veg Pizza Sliders

An easy air fryer appetizer to make in large quantities. They're so good you may need to make two batches!

Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

Air Fryer Mozzarella Balls

Mozzarella cheese is a must at any party and these air fryer mozzarella balls are no exception.

Photo Credit: coupleinthekitchen.com

Air Fryer Boneless Wings

Enjoy air fryer chicken wings without the bones in this great party food idea.

Photo Credit: mealpreponfleek.com

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Chickpeas

Chickpeas make the perfect appetizer since they're so easy to snack on! Stick them out in a bowl and your guests will enjoy!

Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

Baked Brie in Your Air Fryer

Bring air fryer appetizers to elegant when you make brie cheese in your air fryer.

Photo Credit: www.thefoodhussy.com

Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

An air fryer hors d'oeuvres that is so elegant and yummy you just have to make them to impress your friends!

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Easy Air Fryer Falafels

Falafels are air fried to a crispy delicious treat. Enjoy!

Photo Credit: www.upstateramblings.com

Homemade Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Make appetizers to impress with homemade egg rolls. They're easy and make the ultimate air fryer party food.

Photo Credit: www.upstateramblings.com

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites

You can't have appetizers without mac and cheese. Plus, they even have broccoli, so that makes them healthy.. right?

Photo Credit: spicecravings.com

Air Fryer Samosa Pinwheels

Easy samosa pinwheels are cooked inside the air fryer to give a nice crisp on top. Your guests will be snacking on these for sure!

Photo Credit: watchlearneat.com

Vegan Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls [Gluten-Free]

Mashed potatoes are turned into an appetizer in these simple mashed potato balls.

Photo Credit: www.allwaysdelicious.com

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Pickles are all the rage and your air fryer will bring them up to the next level. They're crispy, juicy, and everything you want in a fried pickle.

Photo Credit: www.karenskitchenstories.com

Air Fryer Korean-Style BBQ Chicken Wings

Who said you need chicken wings in one flavor? These Korean-Style BBQ wings make the perfect air fryer appetizer appetizer and snack.

Photo Credit: pointedkitchen.com

Butternut Squash Falafel

Butternut squash is made into a hors d'oeuvre with these gorgeous and tasty falafels. They're even Weight Watchers friendly!

Photo Credit: thebellyrulesthemind.net

Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Buffalo Bites

Tofu is created into a crispy air fryer party food for any vegetarian or anyone who loves a good spicy snack!

Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli

Appetizers don't need to be junk food! Try these air fryer shishito peppers dipped into aioli for an easy party food idea!

Photo Credit: www.spiceupthecurry.com

Air Fryer Paneer 65(Hyderabadi Paneer Starter)

This paneer recipe is elegant and delicious as an appetizer.

Yield: 2 servings

35 Best Air Fryer Appetizers

Cooked toasted ravioli in an air fryer

A collection of 35 air fryer appetizers that are perfect for parties, game days, and more. Includes this delicious air fryer ravioli recipe!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 frozen ravioli
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Optional

  • Marinara for dipping
  • Oil for misting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. Place two bowls side by side. Put the buttermilk in one and breadcrumbs in the other.
  3. Dip each piece of ravioli into the buttermilk then breadcrumbs, making sure to coat it as best as possible.
  4. Place each breaded ravioli into the air fryer in one single layer and cook for
    6-7 minutes, spritzing the tops with oil halfway through.
  5. Remove the air fryer and enjoy immediately with marinara or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 481Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 1168mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 20g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Air Fryer Recipes

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